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Anglo-Saxon Music
Sacred music is what was used to worship
or praise god, usually in a clerical setting,
being performed by monks or other holy men.
They would play song that were thought to
have affects such as persuading people to be
more generous (to the church) and to have people leave church feeling optimistic and renewed.
Secular, or nonreligious, music was practiced in just about any way but to worship. Street performers could use their magical music to try and persuade people he give them tips or even just to make everyone happy. However there were also people who used their music to manipulate not only people but nature, this prompted strict laws against the misuse of music such as this one that: "forbids the playing of wind instruments to influence the weather or the passing of an eclipse."(Griffiths, 100)
Conclusion
Instruments
Education
Anglo-Saxons had a very unique view of music to them is was a form of enjoyment, worship, danger and even as a, in some cases forbidden, form of magic. In both sacred and secular music they utilized many forms of instruments as well as vocal music. All of these elements have formed the unique style of Anglo-Saxon music.
Anglo-Saxon's use a wide array of instruments that they sorted in to two types: loud and soft. The types of instruments used depended on he occasion, if it was a party, dance, or generally outside they would use loud instruments. However if it was a more solemn occasion such as a funeral they used their soft instruments.
Vocal Music
During this time period there were very few formal institutes that taught music. As a result most people learned by studying privatley with a family member or friend, this also means that most people were educated in secular music including those who went on to become members of a clergy and perform or even write sacred music.
Even though they did utilize these nstraments as well as many many more the most common from of music was vocal. This is because everyone is capable of singing and thy don't have to buy or make anything in order to perform.
Sacred vs. Secular
Power of Music
Anglo-Saxons had a reletively unique view on music. While many cultures recognised the affect that music could have on people, the Anglo-Saxons belived that music was actualy magical. It could do anything from bless people to curse them or make them easier for the devil influence. Due to this belief the church controlled much of the use of music, as a result of this music was divided in to two types secular and sacred.
Locatons
Most music during the Anglo-Saxon period was performed either in the church or small social gatherings, commonly around campfires.